Basic Facts
Chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS, is a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity. Persons with CFS most often function at a ... [... more]
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients may find it therapeutic to meet with other people who have this illness, and often this can be accomplished by joining a local CFS support group. Review the following information carefully to locate a ... [... more]
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Treatment Options
Managing chronic fatigue syndrome can be as complex as the illness itself. There is no cure yet, no prescription drugs have been developed specifically for CFS, and symptoms vary considerably over time. These factors complicate the treatment ... [... more]
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Possible Causes
The cause or causes of CFS remain unknown, despite a vigorous search. While a single cause for CFS may yet be identified, another possibility is that CFS represents a common endpoint of disease resulting from multiple precipitating causes. As ... [... more]
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CDC - CFS Glossary
A short, sharp, and relatively severe course of a disease; not chronic. A disease marked by the atrophy or destruction of the adrenal cortex. Most cases of Addison's disease appear to involve an autoimmune process. A type of protein widely ... [... more]
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Who's at Risk?
More than one million Americans have CFS. This illness strikes more people in the United States than multiple sclerosis, lupus, lung cancer or ovarian cancer. Researchers continue to explore possible causes and risk factors for CFS. Many ... [... more]
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Childhood Trauma Linked to Risk for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A study conducted by researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Emory University School of Medicine has identified childhood trauma as a significant risk factor for the development of chronic fatigue syndrome ... [... more]
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